{"id":1702,"date":"2026-01-17T11:42:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T11:42:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bharatvoicenews.com\/2026\/01\/17\/education-can-transform-the-world-semiconductor-technology-is-the-future-sakeena-itoo\/"},"modified":"2026-01-17T11:42:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T11:42:25","slug":"education-can-transform-the-world-semiconductor-technology-is-the-future-sakeena-itoo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bharatvoicenews.com\/?p=1702","title":{"rendered":"Education Can Transform the World, Semiconductor Technology is the Future: Sakeena Itoo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, <strong>Sakeena Itoo<\/strong>, on Friday said that education is a powerful weapon capable of transforming the world and asserted that <strong>semiconductor technology represents the future<\/strong>, playing a crucial role in shaping modern life and economies.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister was addressing the <strong>National Technical Conclave on the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM)<\/strong> at the Government College of Engineering and Technology (GCET), Jammu. The conclave is being organised by GCET Jammu in technical collaboration with <strong>IIT Kharagpur<\/strong> and in close association with the <strong>Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology<\/strong> and the <strong>Department of Industries and Commerce, J&amp;K Government<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Among those present on the occasion were <strong>MLA Nagrota Devyani Rana<\/strong>, Commissioner Secretary Higher Education <strong>Ram Niwas Sharma<\/strong>, Director School Education Jammu <strong>Naseem Javaid Choudhary<\/strong>, Director Technology at ISM <strong>Dr Manish Kumar Hooda<\/strong>, Director and Principal GCET Jammu <strong>Dr Sameeru Sharma<\/strong>, experts from IIT Jammu, Keynes Technologies, senior faculty members and a large number of students.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing the gathering, Sakeena Itoo said that education has the power to change the course of the world and added that <strong>semiconductor technologies now surround every aspect of human life<\/strong>. She highlighted their importance in shaping <strong>Jammu and Kashmir\u2019s economic growth, technological self-reliance and future-ready workforce<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister emphasised that institutions of higher technical education have a <strong>pivotal role in nurturing skilled talent, promoting research and developing industry-aligned curricula<\/strong> to meet the evolving demands of the semiconductor ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>She called upon <strong>academia, industry and research institutions<\/strong> to work in close collaboration to create a strong pipeline of engineers and technologists equipped with cutting-edge skills, and stressed the need to <strong>encourage start-ups within engineering institutions<\/strong> to translate research into scalable solutions.<\/p>\n<p>Commending GCET Jammu for hosting the conclave, the Minister said such platforms facilitate <strong>knowledge exchange, policy dialogue and exposure of students and faculty to advanced technologies and national priorities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>On the occasion, Sakeena Itoo also announced that the <strong>auditorium of GCET Jammu will be upgraded on modern lines<\/strong>, adding that the institute has a rich legacy in the education sector of Jammu and Kashmir.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the event, <strong>MLA Nagrota Devyani Rana<\/strong> said that the youth of J&amp;K are highly talented and have proved their capabilities in every field. She urged students to actively participate in the conclave, stating that <strong>chip design and semiconductor technologies will be key drivers of future employment and innovation<\/strong>. She also stressed the importance of <strong>internships in emerging technologies<\/strong> to remain competitive in today\u2019s job market.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Commissioner Secretary Higher Education Ram Niwas Sharma<\/strong> highlighted the importance of GCET Jammu and called upon students to become <strong>job creators rather than job seekers<\/strong> in the coming years. He also underlined the need for <strong>capacity building of faculty<\/strong> in line with emerging technologies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Director, India Semiconductor Mission<\/strong>, Dr Manish Kumar Hooda, spoke in detail about the objectives and vision of the ISM, while <strong>Dr Sameeru Sharma<\/strong>, Director and Principal, GCET Jammu, in her welcome address outlined the broad contours of the national conclave.<\/p>\n<p>The conclave will feature <strong>technical sessions, expert talks and interactive discussions<\/strong> with academicians, industry experts and policymakers, focusing on opportunities and challenges under the India Semiconductor Mission.<\/p>\n<p>On the occasion, the Minister also <strong>inaugurated the PRISM portal of GCET Jammu<\/strong>, an integrated academic and examination management system for students and faculty.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier, Sakeena Itoo also <strong>laid the foundation stone of the college canteen block<\/strong>, to be constructed by the R&amp;B Department at an estimated cost of <strong>Rs 2.54 crore<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, on Friday said that education is a powerful weapon capable of transforming the world and asserted that semiconductor technology represents the future, playing a crucial role in shaping modern life and economies. 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